Examine the causes and types of cancer and the treatment for cancer.
Relate the importance of early detection and warning signs of cancer that prompt individuals of all ages to seek health care.
Examine the effects of health behaviors that put you at risk for developing cancer.
Develop, analyze, and apply strategies related to the prevention of noncommunicable diseases such as cancer.
JournalWrite a letter persuading someone to quit smoking based on the information you know about the cancer-related risk factors of tobacco use. (two paragraph minimum - address to a specific person and sign) Post your Journal Entry in Edmodo to Mrs. Smith (not the group, HealthLivingSummer) entitled Journal 24.1. Paste the prompt with your response. (5 pts) Reading ActivitiesWhat do you know about cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? How can you reduce your risk of getting cancer? Think about these questions as you read Lesson 2. In the last lesson, you learned about heart disease. In this lesson, you will learn about cancer.
Read page 681 - 687. Once you have completed the reading of Lesson 2 check out the following sites on cancer: The Center for Disease Control National Cancer Institute American Cancer Society Prevent Cancer.org
You will find more information about the terms discussed in the lesson along with specifics on different types of cancers. The above sites should help you in completing the Learning Activity below.
Learning Activity - Cancer Prevention American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org - search prevention http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_0.asp
Did you know that at least 30 percent of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of lung cancer deaths are estimated to be caused by cigarette smoking? Another one-third of cancer deaths are related to nutrition and physical activity factors. At this Web site, read about the latest in cancer research as well as ways to help prevent cancer. What are the American Cancer Society's recommendations for nutrition for cancer prevention? What are the recommendations for physical activity and weight control? What are their recommendations with regards to tobacco use and sun exposure? All FOUR areas should address cancer prevention. (List 2 items for each category)Submit this assignment to Mrs. Smith (not the class) in Edmodo labeled Learning Activity 24.3.(15 pts)
Chapter Wrap Up
You must choose one of the following to complete. If you do any additional assignments that are listed below, you will get extra credit if submit properly and on time. All assignments and extra credit for this chapter are due on Wednesday, June 23rd by Midnight.
Option 1Study Guide 26.2 this is a link to a interactive study guide
Complete the Study Guide and take a screen shot of it and submit it to Mrs. Smith labeled appropriate in Edmodo or re-type it and submit it. (5 pts)
Option 2Drop and Drag 26.2 this is a link to a interactive vocab activity.
Complete the activity and take a screen shot of it and submit it to Mrs. Smith labeled appropriate in Edmodo or print the page and hand in hard copy or re-type it and submit it digitally. (5 pts)
JournalWrite a letter persuading someone to quit smoking based on the information you know about the cancer-related risk factors of tobacco use. (two paragraph minimum - address to a specific person and sign) Post your Journal Entry in Edmodo to Mrs. Smith (not the group, HealthLivingSummer) entitled Journal 24.1. Paste the prompt with your response. (5 pts)
Reading ActivitiesWhat do you know about cancer? Do you know anyone who has had cancer? How can you reduce your risk of getting cancer? Think about these questions as you read Lesson 2. In the last lesson, you learned about heart disease. In this lesson, you will learn about cancer.
Read page 681 - 687. Once you have completed the reading of Lesson 2 check out the following sites on cancer:
The Center for Disease Control
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
Prevent Cancer.org
You will find more information about the terms discussed in the lesson along with specifics on different types of cancers. The above sites should help you in completing the Learning Activity below.
Learning Activity - Cancer Prevention
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org - search prevention
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_0.asp
Did you know that at least 30 percent of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of lung cancer deaths are estimated to be caused by cigarette smoking? Another one-third of cancer deaths are related to nutrition and physical activity factors. At this Web site, read about the latest in cancer research as well as ways to help prevent cancer. What are the American Cancer Society's recommendations for nutrition for cancer prevention? What are the recommendations for physical activity and weight control? What are their recommendations with regards to tobacco use and sun exposure? All FOUR areas should address cancer prevention. (List 2 items for each category) Submit this assignment to Mrs. Smith (not the class) in Edmodo labeled Learning Activity 24.3.(15 pts)
Chapter Wrap Up
You must choose one of the following to complete. If you do any additional assignments that are listed below, you will get extra credit if submit properly and on time. All assignments and extra credit for this chapter are due on Wednesday, June 23rd by Midnight.
Complete the Study Guide and take a screen shot of it and submit it to Mrs. Smith labeled appropriate in Edmodo or re-type it and submit it. (5 pts)
Complete the activity and take a screen shot of it and submit it to Mrs. Smith labeled appropriate in Edmodo or print the page and hand in hard copy or re-type it and submit it digitally. (5 pts)